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OWNER’S MANUAL
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING YOUR NEW ELLIPTICAL!
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Table of Contents Product Registration ..2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Important Electrical Information 4 Important Operation Instructions ..4 Assembly Instructions .5 Features ..14 Operation of Your New Elliptical ..15 Maintenance ... 20 Manufacturer s Limited Warranty .21 Serial Number Sticker Location 1 EL255 Elliptical
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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW ELLIPTICAL AND WELCOME TO THE SPIRIT FAMILY! Thank you for your purchase of this quality elliptical trainer from Spirit Manufacturing, Inc. Your new elliptical was manufactured by one of the leading fitness manufacturers in the world and is backed by one of the most comprehensive warranties available. Through your dealer, Spirit will do all we can to make your ownership experience as pleasant as possible for many years to come. The local dealership where you purchased
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Important Safety Instructions WARNING - Read all instructions before using this appliance. Do not operate elliptical on deeply padded, plush or shag carpet. Damage to both carpet and elliptical may result. Keep children away from the elliptical. There are obvious pinch points and other caution areas that can cause harm. Keep hands away from all moving parts. Never operate the elliptical if it has a damaged cord or plug. If the elliptical is not working properly, call your dealer. Keep the c
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Important Electrical Information WARNING! NEVER remove any cover without first disconnecting AC power supply. If A.C. voltage varies by ten percent (10%) or more, the performance of your elliptical may be affected. Such conditions are not covered under your warranty. If you suspect the voltage is low, contact your local power company or a licensed electrician for proper testing. NEVER expose this elliptical to rain or moisture. This product is NOT designed for Use outdoors, near a pool or spa
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Assembly Instructions ( EL255 ) UNPACKING THE UNIT 1. Carefully remove all parts from carton and inspect for any damage or missing parts. If damaged parts are found, or parts are missing, contact your dealer immediately. 2. Locate the hardware package. The hardware is separated into steps. Remove the tools first. Remove the hardware for each step as needed to avoid confusion. EL255 ASSEMBLY PACK CHECK LIST Step 1 #94 - 3/8"x 19mm #120 - 3/8" Split #114 - 3/8"x 23mm Flat Washer (2pcs) Washer (3p
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Step 2 #70 - 5/16" x 15mm #75 - 5/16" x 15mm Hex Head Bolt (2pcs) Button Head Socket Bolt (6pcs) #97 - 5/16" x 23mm #101 17mm Flat Washer (2pcs) Wave Washer (2pcs) Step 3 #89 - 3/8" #71 - 5/16 x 32mm #105 - 5/16" Nylon Nut (2 pcs) Hex Head Bolt (2 pcs) Nylon Nut (2 pcs) #98 - 5/16" x 20mm #94 - 3/8" x 19mm #114 - 3/8" x 23mm Flat Washer (2pcs) Curved Washer (4pcs) Flat Washer (2pcs) #76 - 3/8 x 2-1/4" Button Head Socket Bolt (6pcs) 6
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Step 4 #84 - 3.5mm x 12mm #79 - M5 x 15mm Self Tapping Screw (8pcs) Phillips Head Screw (12pcs) Tools #108 - Combination M5 Allen Wrench & Phillips Head Screw Driver (1 pc) #110 - 12mm Wrench (1pc) #111 - 13/14mm Wrench (2pcs) 7 EL255 Elliptical
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STEP 1: CONSOLE MAST ASSEMBLY • Locate the Console Mast (10) and Console Mast Cover (41) and slide the Cover onto the Mast as far as it will go. Make sure the Console Mast Cover is facing the correct way. • At the top opening of the Main Frame (1) there is a Computer Cable (32) attached to a guiding wire. Unravel the wire and feed the Computer Cable into the bottom of the Console Mast tube and out of the top opening. • Install the Console Mast (10) into the receiving bracket on the top of the Ma
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STEP 2: SWING ARM ASSEMBLY • Install the two Wave Washers (101) onto the Left and Right sides of the Swing Arm axle. • Slide the Left and Right Swing Arms (4&5) onto the appropriate side of the axle. There is a small sticker on each swing arm that shows L (Left) or R (Right). Do not force the swing arms onto the axles, they should slip on but may need to be jiggled a little to align them properly. The swing arms have been installed at the factory during testing so they should fit properly. • Ins
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STEP 3: CONNECTING ARMS AND REAR RAIL ASSEMBLY • Align the hole in the rod end bearings at the ends of the Connecting Arms (7&8) with the hole in the bracket of the Swing Arms. There is a sleeve spacer already installed in the rod ends and held in place with a twist tie; make sure these spacers do not fall out during assembly. The rod end bearing should be positioned to the inside of the swing arm brackets. Install two 5/16" Hex Head Bolts (71) through the left and right swing arm brackets and t
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STEP 4: BEAUTY COVERS ASSEMBLY 1. Install the Connecting Arm Covers (59 & 60) over the connection of the rod end and Swing Arms with four M5 Phillips Head Screws (79) and two 3.5x12mm Self Tapping Screws (84). 2. Install the two Wheel Covers (52) on the pedal arms above the Wheels with four M5 Phillips Head Screws (79). 3. Install the Front Swing Arm Covers (54 & 56) and Rear Swing Arm Covers (55 & 57) over the Swing Arm axle connections with six 3.5x12mm Self Tapping Screws (84). 4. Install the
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Features Correctly aligned orthopedic foot pads Through research performed with a leading sports scientist and physical rehabilitation expert, SPIRIT engineering has developed a breakthrough in pedal design. No other elliptical, at any price, offers these unique features. The history of elliptical use over the past few years tells us that many users suffer from numb toes while working out on elliptical trainers. Many other users complain of ankle, Achilles tendon, knee and/or hip pain. While res
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Operation of Your Elliptical Getting familiar with the control panel EL255 Console Power up The Elliptical is supplied with an external power supply. When power is connected to the Elliptical, the console will automatically power up. If there is no input to the console for 20 minutes the console will go to stand-by mode. In stand-by mode the console display will turn off. To turn the console on press any key. When initially powered on the console will perform an internal self-test. During this
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Console Operation Quick Start mode This is the quickest way to start a workout. After the console powers up you just press the Start key to begin, this will initiate the Quick Start mode. In Quick Start the Time will count up from zero and the workload may be adjusted manually by pressing the Up or Down button. The dot matrix display will show a 1/4-mile track with a lap counter in the center to monitor your progress. Basic information and functions: The Message Window: Will initially be display
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Entering a program/Changing Settings Press each program key to scroll through the program selections. The profile for each program will be displayed in the dot matrix window. Press the enter key to select a program and begin customizing the settings. If you want to workout without entering new settings then just press the Start key. This will bypass the programming of data and take you directly to the start of your workout. If you want to change the personal settings then just follow the instruc
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Fat Burn The Fat Burn program is designed, as the name implies, to maximize the burning of fat. There are many schools of thought on the best way to burn fat but most experts agree that a lower exertion level that stays at a steady workload is the best. The absolute best way to burn fat is to keep your heart rate at around 60% to 70% of its maximum potential. This program does not use heart rate but simulates a lower, steady exertion workout. Cardio The Cardio program is designed to increase you
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Custom User Defined Programs The customizable User programs allow you to build and save your own workout. You can build your own custom program by following the instructions below. 1. Select the User program (U1 or U2) then press enter. 2. The message window will ask you to enter your Weight. You may enter your weight using the Up and Down keys, then press the Enter key to accept the new number and proceed on to the next screen. 3. You are now asked to enter your Age. You may adjust the age numb
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Maintenance: 1. Wipe down all areas in the sweat path with a damp cloth after each workout. 2. If a squeak, thump, clicking or rough feeling develops the main cause is most likely one of two reasons: i. The hardware was not sufficiently tightened during assembly. All bolts that were installed during assembly need to be tightened as much as possible. It may be necessary to use a larger wrench than the one provided if you cannot tighten the bolts sufficiently. I cannot stress this point enough; 90
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Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty Effective July 15, 2009 ELLIPTICAL LIMITED WARRANTY Spirit Fitness Inc. warrants all its home use elliptical parts for a period of time listed below, from the date of retail sale, as determined by a sales receipt or in the absence of a sales receipt, eighteen (18) months from the original factory shipping date. Spirit s responsibilities include providing new or remanufactured parts, at Spirit s option, and technical support to our independent dealers and servicing
